IPC Section 186

Indian Penal Code

US
  • Home
  • Prev
  • Index
  • Next
Messages
IPCChapter X

S. 186

Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

Description

Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions

3 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P.

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
  • Top
  • Prev
  • Index
  • Next
© 2025 A Lawyers Reference™
54 Users Online   |   TimeTaken 0.4787 secs
» All Sections Lists:BNS /IPC /CrPC /NIA /HMA /IEA /MVA
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •